Rome’s Self-Healing Concrete Inspires Modern Construction Startup

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Rome’s Self-Healing Concrete Inspires Modern Construction Startup
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MIT Associate Professor Admir Masic confirms that ancient Rome’s self-healing concrete arose from hot-mixed lime with volcanic ash, a conclusion reinforced by Pompeii findings, and has launched a DMAT company to commercialize durable, self-repairing modern concretes.

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